The Royals needed some long-relief help after Sunday's loss to the Indians used up long man Onelki Garcia (5 2/3 innings). So on Monday, the club recalled left-hander Brian Flynn from Triple-A Omaha prior to a 12-0 loss to the Rays.

Brian A. Flynn Bio Info

Brian A. Flynn resides in Owasso, Okla. in the offseason...Selected in the 18th round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft by Boston, but did not sign...Pitched two seasons (2009, 2011) at Wichita State, taking a redshirt year in 2010…posted a 6-4 record with a 4.28 ERA in 20 appearances (11 starts) with three complete games during his final collegiate season...Graduated from Owasso High School (Okla.), where he was named all-conference, Metro Pitcher of the Year, all-state, preseason All-America and Louisville Slugger All-America.

2016

Made 36 Major League appearances - including one start, going 1-2 with a 2.60 ERA (16 ER in 55.1 IP)...Appeared in nine games (four starts) at Omaha (AAA), going 2-1 with a 3.04 ERA (8 ER in 23.2 IP) with 28 strikeouts (10.6 SO/9 IP)...Had two stints with the Royals from May 6-28 and from June 15 through the end of the season...Recorded his first Major League win in Game 1 of a doubleheader on May 18 vs. Boston, retiring the only batter he faced on five pitches to end the sixth inning...Collected a 4.91 ERA (4 ER in 7.1 IP) and a .208 opponents' average (5-for-24) during his first stint in the big leagues...Following his second recall on June 15, he posted a 2.25 ERA (12 ER in 48.0 IP) and .196 opponents' average (33-for-168) over 31 outings (one start)...Ranked sixth among American League relievers with a .186 opponents' average (34-for-183)...Worked a career-high 5.0 innings on June 24 vs. Houston, allowing one run on two hits...became the first Royal to allow two-or-fewer hits in at least 5.0 innings of relief since Todd Wellemeyer on Aug. 13, 2006…also matched a career-high with five strikeouts...Made his only start July 19 vs. Cleveland and took the loss after allowing three runs on four hits in 2.1 innings...Recorded 10.2 consecutive scoreless innings over 10 outings from Aug. 10-Sept. 6, a stretch in which he allowed just four hits in 35 at-bats (.114)...Allowed three runs in 2.0 innings in his last appearance of the season on Sept. 30 vs. Cleveland…the three runs allowed matched his run total from his previous 18 outings combined, a stretch in which he pitched to a 0.45 ERA (1 ER in 20.0 IP).

2015

Made one appearance for Triple-A Omaha before suffering an injury to his left lat muscle...he was placed on the 7-day disabled list on April 10...Recalled by the Royals on May 16 and transferred to the 60-day disabled list with a left latissimus dorsi tear.

2014

Brian spent a majority of the season with New Orleans (AAA), making two appearances over two stints with the Marlins...Recalled on June 27, making a three-inning relief appearance against Oakland, allowing 2 runs on 4 hits…also made a spot start for an injured Jared Cosart on August 7, suffering a 7-2 setback at Pittsburgh...Among qualifying pitchers in the Pacific Coast League, ranked 10th in ERA (4.08), tied for 11th in starts (25), 13th in innings (139.2) and tied for 21st in strikeouts (104)...Named PCL Pitcher of the Week on April 21, after tossing 7.0 shutout innings at Iowa, allowing one hit and one walk in a 1-0 triumph...Posted a 4-1 record with a 2.31 ERA (9 ER in 35.0 IP) over six starts during the month of May…Had a 5.12 ERA (40 ER in 70.1 IP) over his final 13 starts of the season.

2013

Began third professional season with Double-A Jacksonville before being promoted to Triple-A and eventually the Major League club in Miami. At Minor League level, combined to go 7-12 with 2.63 ERA (161.0 IP/47 ER) in 27 starts. Led Pacific Coast League in ERA (2.80), ranked fourth in WHIP (1.21) and sixth in strikeouts (122). Made four starts with Jacksonville to start season, going 1-1 with 1.57 ERA (23.0/4) prior to earning promotion to New Orleans on April 26. Allowed just three walks compared to 25 strikeouts in 23.0 innings with Suns. With Jacksonville, won first decision of season on April 4 vs. Jackson. Allowed just four hits over 6.0 scoreless innings while retiring a season-high nine by strikeout. Made first career Triple-A start on April 27 at Oklahoma City, allowing four runs on five hits over 5.1 innings. Held 4.53 ERA (59.2/30) and 2-6 record over first 10 starts with Zephyrs, surrendering three-or-more runs five times. Over final 13 starts, was 4-5 with a 1.49 ERA (78.1/13), allowing two-or-fewer earned runs 11 times. Despite going 3-9 prior to break, named Pacific Coast League Midseason All-Star with 3.59 ERA (85.1/34). Earned PCL Pitcher of the Week honors for week of July 22-28 after going 1-0 with 0.00 ERA in two starts. Allowed just seven hits and three walks over 14.2 innings, while striking out a league-leading 16. Had contract selected by Miami on September 3 and made MLB debut against Cubs on Sept. 4. Allowed three runs on six hits (two home runs) with three walks and two strikeouts over 4.0 innings. Took loss in second start, Sept. 12 vs. Atlanta, surrendering six runs on six hits (one home run) with six walks and four strikeouts over 4.0 frames. Tossed 6.0 innings in next start, Sept. 17 at Philadelphia, taking loss after giving up six runs on 11 hits (one home run) with one walk and four strikeouts.

2012

Opened 2012 season at Single-A Lakeland in Detroit Tigers' system, posting an 8-4 record and 3.71 ERA (102.0/42) in 18 starts. Participated in Arizona Fall League, going 1-3 with a 3.63 ERA (22.1/9) in seven starts for Phoenix Desert Dogs.